MARIE CLAIRE PRESENTS ITS VERY OWN TRUNK SHOW… Join Aspasia Karras and the Marie Claire team for the fashion social event of the year! ■ Embark on a shopping extravaganza over cocktails ■ Rock out to Toya Delazy ■ Shop rails and rails of SA’s top designers, retailers and boutique collections ■ Enjoy special fashion discounts ■…

Prada is an iconic fashion empire that is not only known for their beautiful bags and their ready to wear trends but for their increase of their creative digital presence. In contrast to an unofficial video editorial for the men’s F/W 2012 collection, Prada’s official F/W 2012 real fantasies campaign…

We are so proud of our team at Inspiration office. Palesa Potloane is the first person you will meet as you enter our Illovo showroom.

What do u love most about your job? I love everything about it. My colleagues are my 2nd family. I love the whole work environment and the way in which each project is different. In my role as receptionist and…

I found out that the theme this year was sustainability which was very exiting for someone with my background in this new area of fashion. The opening show was by a designer from Minas Gerais, Mary Designs, she designed the clothing and the accessories, and the hats stood out in a bit way to me. They are made of newspaper, with a refined paper maiche…

Of the six seasons Missoni has been working with Converse, the two brands' newest partnership may have yielded their most exciting products yet. From a selection of twenty dead stock fabrics from the Missoni archives, Converse have applied them to their iconic Pro Leather and Auckland Racer shoe designs and will be sold at Colette in…

The histroy of Paul Smith might seem amazing to quite a few of you, it was to me. Paul Smith, or better known as Sir Paul Smith began his life in Beeston, Nottinghamshire on 5th July 1946 and basically had no great ambitions with regards to…

Known as snail trail, this short filmlaser animation, designed by German artist Philipp Artus is based on the process of exponential acceleration which one can observe at different levels. I found this quite intriguing as he uses evolution of life as his conceptual platform for the…

If there were fashion shows in France in the 17th century with designer clothes, then this is what it would’ve looked like!.........................................................................................................

In case you haven't heard, sex sells! I am in love with Lego's unofficial campaign for adults. A huge move for this family orientated product. The detail in the photos is brilliant! I may just frame one of these and hang it above my bed:)…

“Swedish design studio Bedow, run by creative director Perniclas Bedow, produced the world map, above, using international coins. Each continent is formed out of the region’s varied native currencies. There is said to be a total of 3,000 coins used for the innovative piece.”…

“In exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards rediscovering the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals. The images depict a world that is without beginning or end, here or there, past or present.”

Shoes, glorious shoes! A girl can never have too many pairs and in keeping with current trends a new addition to your already too large collection is a must for every Fashionista. Sam Star by Sam Lin has become one of my favourite trending brands found in select boutique stores…

With the best of the best on offer in food and wine at the Good Food & Wine Show this year, the event which is a calendar favourite, promises a feast fit for a King and was it just. I had a delightful day yesterday at the show and was spoilt for choice with all put forward.